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interesting. It is not unusual for dealerships in to have dual franchises. I put several of them in business when I worked in the Atlanta Zone office of AMC/Jeep. Usually in smaller towns but not always. All auto manufacturers these days have disenfranchised most smaller dealerships that don’t meet their franchise obligations. Also brands like Plymouth, Pontiac, Mercury and others are no more which increases the sales volume at dealerships that remain.
I get what you're saying. In my town we had a Lincoln Mercury AMC Jeep dealer until Chrysler bought AMC. Then they brought in Mitsubishi and the now defunct Suzuki cars. After Ford pulled the plug on Mercury they lost the LM franchise and bought the neighboring Olds dealer. Unfortunately for that dealer, that didn't last long, either. For a time it seemed like the hits just kept on coming, but they are still in business selling the Mitsu's and quality used cars.
GMC trucks were sold through the upper class GM brands, and the big 3 frowned on their brands sharing lots. You'd never see a Ford/Chevy dealer together, but a major brand with a lesser or import wasn't so much a big deal. We had a Ford/Nissan and Pontiac/Cadillac/Fiat dealers for a time.
Not necessarily. Perhaps you're not familiar with the Dodge Sweptside pickup. I will admit I don't recall ever seeing a DeSoto version. https://www.motorbiscuit.com/strange...ptside-pickup/ I remember one driving around when I was a kid, thinking even then it looked goofy and home made.
Not necessarily. Perhaps you're not familiar with the Dodge Sweptside pickup. I will admit I don't recall ever seeing a DeSoto version. https://www.motorbiscuit.com/strange...ptside-pickup/ I remember one driving around when I was a kid, thinking even then it looked goofy and home made.
I've seen the Dodge Swept side pickups trying to compete with the Chevy Cameo and GMC Suburban versions . But I've never seen a DeSoto pickup. That plus the palm trees and the knowledge that Brazil Ford made interesting models not made in the US. I assume DeSoto did the same. BTW, when did DeSoto go out of business in the US?
I've seen the Dodge Swept side pickups trying to compete with the Chevy Cameo and GMC Suburban versions . But I've never seen a DeSoto pickup. That plus the palm trees and the knowledge that Brazil Ford made interesting models not made in the US. I assume DeSoto did the same. BTW, when did DeSoto go out of business in the US?
just a quick search
DeSoto, a brand of Chrysler Corporation, ceased production in the United States on November 30, 1960. The last DeSoto was produced on that day, marking the end of the brand after 32 years.
I thought this early F-1 was a bit different than usual - so sent Ross the picture and he suggested I post it here. Found it on Google Earth and even though the location is only 15 miles from home, I'm not driving much anymore so haven't tried to find it. I guess you might call it a "6x2" or a "Tandem Axle" - note the dual ammo cans in the back and a few other cool mods! - Bob
I have seen a couple custom jobs of tandem axle 1 ton duallies, but they were late models, like after 2000. One Dodge Ram and one Chev/GMC.
The Dodge Ram ended up with a broken frame, Don’t know if the GM is still operational or not.
But with that being said, yeah, the pic in post 3351 is a very poor photoshop.
Kightlinger Motors in Coudersport PA is a Ford and Chevy dealership.
I never heard of that before. That's like the lion lying down with a lamb. I can't believe Ford Corporate and Chevrolet Corporate allow that!
There's a mega auto group throughout PA and NJ that has 53 dealerships called Ciocca. It includes Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, GMC, Chevrolet, Mercedes, VW, Jeep, Ram, Subaru, Buick, Chrysler, Audi, Cadillac and Ford plus some brands I never heard of. Near me are Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai dealerships but they are all in separate buildings.
S0, from 57-60 with Dodge trucks (and Fargo) you could get a step side, a utiline (wide bed) and the sweptline. (as a side note...Studebaker then used the Utiline beds on the Champ trucks in the early sixties)
Agreed. If they would have stayed with the wagon tailgate it would have looked awesome. But I'm sure they didn't have the money for the additional engineering.
I'm helping a buddy with a 59 Sweptside. We have located a wagon tailgate and hinges and are going to try and fit it.
S0, from 57-60 with Dodge trucks (and Fargo) you could get a step side, a utiline (wide bed) and the sweptline. (as a side note...Studebaker then used the Utiline beds on the Champ trucks in the early sixties)
Agreed. If they would have stayed with the wagon tailgate it would have looked awesome. But I'm sure they didn't have the money for the additional engineering.
I'm helping a buddy with a 59 Sweptside. We have located a wagon tailgate and hinges and are going to try and fit it.
Be sure to post the pictures when done..I actually like the looks of the front end on that truck..
